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Nigeria’s Path to Sustainable Growth Lies in Positioning Youths, Ekpo Declares as FG Pushes Digital Opportunities

adminMarch 2, 2026

Renowned economist and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof. Akpan Ekpo, has declared that Nigeria’s path to sustainable growth lies in deliberately positioning youths as drivers of development rather than passive beneficiaries. Ekpo, who made the assertion in his keynote address at the 7th Youth Opportunity Summit, Uyo 2026, themed “Leveraging Opportunities:...

A’Ibom Has No Maritime Boundary With Cross River — Gov Eno Insists Supreme Court Ruling Stands as GIFA Marks 2nd Anniversary

adminFebruary 20, 2026

Governor Umo Eno has declared that Akwa Ibom does not share a maritime boundary with Cross River and warned that any attempt to alter the state’s territorial limits would violate an ICJ ruling and escalate into an international matter. Speaking at the second anniversary of the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), the pet project of...

₦2.53trn Spending: Akwa Ibom Govt Under Fire Over Development Claims

adminFebruary 20, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Government is facing renewed scrutiny over the utilisation of over ₦2.53 trillion in the past 36 months, following a statement by civil society group PDP Advocates for Peace and Justice (PAPA-J). The group in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Tom FredFish, made available to newsmen in Uyo Friday said the...

A’Ibom Govt Condemns School Vandalism, Seeks Community Vigilance

adminFebruary 19, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Government has condemned the vandalism of a classroom block at a primary school in Ikot Mbonde, Itu Local Government Area, describing the act as a direct attack on public investment in education and calling for urgent community vigilance to safeguard school infrastructure. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ubong Umoh, who spoke...

Eterna partners Fuelmetrics to launch self-service fuel stations nationwide

adminFebruary 18, 2026

Eterna Plc has partnered with Fuelmetrics Limited to introduce self-service fuel terminals across its retail stations nationwide, as part of its digital transportation drive. Designed to eliminate reliance on attendants, reduce queues, and cut down on cash handling at stations, the system allows customers to pay for fuel using cards and digital vouchers. It also...

New Rank Demands Discipline, CP Tells 613 Promoted ASPs In A’Ibom

adminFebruary 17, 2026

The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has charged newly promoted Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to exhibit discipline and uphold the ethical standards of the Force in their new roles. Azare gave the charge during the decoration of 613 officers elevated from the rank of Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of...

From Anonymous Riders To Recognised Workforce: A’Ibom Dispatch Operators Get New Identity

adminFebruary 17, 2026

What used to be a largely anonymous and loosely regulated group of dispatch riders weaving through traffic in Akwa Ibom is gradually transforming into an organised and traceable workforce, following a new government-backed branding initiative. The Akwa Ibom State Government, through the Ministry of Transport, has commenced the registration and branding of dispatch and delivery...

Oil Wells: APC Tackles Cross River’s ‘Geology’ Argument, Insists Court Verdicts Final

adminFebruary 17, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Media Network on Tuesday dismissed fresh arguments backing Cross River State’s claim to Akwa Ibom oil wells, insisting that no scientific theory can override subsisting Supreme Court judgments on the dispute. In a statement signed by its Director General, Otuekong Iniobong John, the group said attempts to anchor the claim...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

adminFebruary 17, 2026

President Tinubu Unveils Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, Demands Speedy Implementation Says policy execution will be measured by factories built, jobs created, exports from nation’s ports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuesday, unveiled Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 with a charge to relevant ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of government to ensure speedy implementation. According to him, the...

Senate Bows to Pressure, Adopts Hybrid Transmission of Election Results

adminFebruary 10, 2026

Abuja — In a move that signals a major concession to public pressure, the Senate on Tuesday adopted both electronic and manual modes for the transmission of election results, ending weeks of controversy over proposed changes to the Electoral Act. The resolution was reached at plenary after lawmakers considered recommendations aimed at addressing widespread concerns...

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Nigeria’s Path to Sustainable Growth Lies in Positioning Youths, Ekpo Declares as FG Pushes Digital Opportunities

A’Ibom Has No Maritime Boundary With Cross River — Gov Eno Insists Supreme Court Ruling Stands as GIFA Marks 2nd Anniversary

₦2.53trn Spending: Akwa Ibom Govt Under Fire Over Development Claims

A’Ibom Govt Condemns School Vandalism, Seeks Community Vigilance

Eterna partners Fuelmetrics to launch self-service fuel stations nationwide

New Rank Demands Discipline, CP Tells 613 Promoted ASPs In A’Ibom

From Anonymous Riders To Recognised Workforce: A’Ibom Dispatch Operators Get New Identity

Oil Wells: APC Tackles Cross River’s ‘Geology’ Argument, Insists Court Verdicts Final

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

Senate Bows to Pressure, Adopts Hybrid Transmission of Election Results

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